Audi's E-Tron, E-Tron Sportback Land in Australia
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Swoopy coupe SUVs are all the rage right now; stroll down any inner-city cafe strip in Australia, and it’s likely you’ll see Porsche Cayenne Coupes, BMW X4s and X6s, and Mercedes-Benz GLCs/GLEs. Audi has been a bit late to this very fashionable party, with the Q3 Sportback and Q8 not long on the market, but in typical Ingolstadt fashion, when they arrive, everyone notices.
Enter the E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback. With the former holding the title of best selling electric SUV in Europe, these are cars that are sure to be popular with Australian consumers itching to drop $140k+ on a luxury SUV.
Pricing is as follows:
E-tron 50 quattro (230kW): $137,100
E-tron 55 quattro (265kW): $146,100
E-tron Sportback 50 quattro: $148,100
E-tron Sportback 55 quattro: $157,100
E-tron 55 quattro First Edition: $159,000
E-tron Sportback 55 quattro First Edition: $169,350
All prices exclude on-road costs, government charges and CTP insurance.
Full specifications can be found on Audi Australia's website
First Edition models receive the Audi Virtual Exterior Mirrors, painted orange brake calipers, matrix LED headlights, black exterior trim, a 705-watt, 14-speaker sound system, S sports seats and interior highlights, four-zone climate control, privacy glass and unique 21-inch alloy wheel design, as standard.
The E-Tron comes with an 11kW AC home charging kit in Australia, and is also 150kW DC rapid charging capable. A single DC port is fitted to the driver’s side, while an AC port is available on each side. Audi Australia claims DC rapid charging will top up a battery from 0 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes for both models, and 100 per cent in 45 minutes.
The E-Tron range joins the Mercedes-Benz EQC and Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs on the market, and Audi Australia aims to provide additional value to E-Tron early adoptors, offering a complimentary six-year service program, as well as six years’ unlimited access to the Chargefox ultra-rapid charging network.
A six-year roadside assist program along with a home wallbox installation is also included.
More information in the following Australian reviews:
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